Origin
Richmond, UT
Afternoon in Richmond on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
62°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Richmond, UT to Layton, UT
Compiled and reviewed by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 17, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
1h 29m
Distance
73.4 mi
118 km
Drive Score
9/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$12
one way
EV Charging
Good
8 stations
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
1h 22m
★
6 AM
1h 29m
8 AM
1h 43m
10 AM
1h 34m
12 PM
1h 33m
3 PM
1h 35m
5 PM
1h 42m
8 PM
1h 25m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Richmond, UT
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Layton, UT
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Trip Overview
The drive from Richmond, UT to Layton, UT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m behind the wheel. This route is realistic as a one-day drive if you keep your stops efficient.
The route leans on Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 200 West for much of the mileage, and the overall profile is mixed drive. The longest uninterrupted segment is about 31.3 miles on Veterans Memorial Highway. At current regular gas prices, budget about $11.63 one way before food or hotel costs.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 1h 29m. Total distance: 73.4 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
1h 29m drive, comfortable solo distance.
EV Driver
0 DC fast chargers along the route. Coverage: unknown.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (33%). Some complex stretches to watch for.
Scenic Drive
Mixed drive route profile with national parks nearby.
Drive Character
The drive from Richmond, UT to Layton, UT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m, using a mix of highways and local roads.
Expect a mix of faster highway mileage and slower local approaches near the beginning or end.
There are about 14 navigation steps in the underlying route data, so the final approach matters more than the middle miles.
Veterans Memorial Highway is the longest continuous segment at about 31.3 miles.
How Hard Is This Drive?
This route mixes highway mileage with some local-road sections near the start or finish. You will hit about 11 points where you need to pay attention to lane position or signs. The trickiest moment comes around 41.2 miles in near I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway.
Driving Effort
6/10
Moderate - straightforward overall, but long enough or busy enough to require pacing
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
Critical Maneuvers
5 of 11 key pointsThese are the spots where you need to pay the most attention. Preview them before you drive.
5
41.2 mi into trip
|
~54m in
|
I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge onto I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
6
61.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 16m in
|
I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
7
72.4 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Take the exit toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
6
72.6 mi into trip
|
~1h 27m in
Keep slight right at fork toward Layton Parkway
Highway fork - watch signs carefully
Toward Layton Parkway
5
72.8 mi into trip
|
~1h 28m in
|
SR 126 / Main Street
Turn right onto SR 126 / Main Street
Lane positioning matters here
Use the right lane.
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Veterans Memorial Highway | 31.3 mi | 32m |
| US 89 | 23.7 mi | 28m |
| 200 West | 10.2 mi | 15m |
| 1000 West | 5.6 mi | 8m |
| Airport Road | 1.3 mi | 1m |
| I 15 Business | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Main Street | 0.4 mi | <1m |
| Gentile Street | 0.3 mi | <1m |
Longest stretch:
Veterans Memorial Highway
— 31.3 mi, about 32m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Richmond, UT and Layton, UT.
1
Start on Main Street
221 ft
·
13 sec
·
Main Street
2
Turn left onto US 91
10 mi
·
15 min
·
200 West
3
Turn right onto SR 252
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Airport Road
4
Turn left onto SR 252
5.6 mi
·
8 min
·
1000 West
5
Turn right onto US 89; US 91
24 mi
·
28 min
·
US 89; US 91
6
Take the exit onto I 15 Business; I 84 Business
0.4 mi
·
40 sec
·
I 15 Business; I 84 Business
7
Merge onto I 15; I 84
21 mi
·
21 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
8
Keep slight left at fork onto I 15
11 mi
·
11 min
·
Veterans Memorial Highway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
9
Take the exit
0.2 mi
·
23 sec
Exit 330
Toward SR 126 North: Layton Parkway
Use the straight / slight right lanes.
10
Keep slight right at fork
434 ft
·
10 sec
Toward Layton Parkway
11
Turn slight right onto SR 126
396 ft
·
10 sec
·
Layton Parkway
12
Turn right onto SR 126
0.3 mi
·
39 sec
·
Main Street
Use the right lane.
13
Turn left onto Gentile Street
0.3 mi
·
29 sec
·
Gentile Street
Use the left lane.
14
Arrive at destination
Gentile Street
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Halfway Point
Midpoint
About 36.7 mi from Richmond, UT · 49m into the drive
Mid-route town
Meal stop
37 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 16 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 36.7 miles from Richmond, UT, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
Arriving in Layton, UT
The final approach into Layton, UT usually feels slower than the middle of the drive, so avoid planning your tightest schedule at the very end.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$11.63 one way
$23.26 round trip
$4.03/gal
25.4 MPG avg
26 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.22 | $12.19 | $24.38 |
| premium | $4.53 | $13.09 | $26.19 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $16.21 | $32.41 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Drive Cost (one way)
Fuel
$12
Estimated CO2 emission: 25.7 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $8 in charging · 0 stops · 65% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 22 | 0 | $7.71 | $3.52 |
| Efficient EV | 18.4 | 0 | $6.42 | $2.94 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 29.4 | 0 | $10.28 | $4.70 |
Gas CO2
26 kg
EV CO2
9 kg (65% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Layton, UT
Afternoon in Layton on Friday
Local time
1:52 PM
MDT
Current temp
65°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Time zone
Same local time
Origin and destination are on the same clock, so arrival timing is easier to judge at a glance.
Temperature spread
3 degrees warmer at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
1h 29m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
Frequently Asked Questions
The drive from Richmond, UT to Layton, UT covers 73.4 miles and takes about 1h 29m without stops. Add 15-30 minutes for a fuel or rest stop on longer drives.
The main roads are Veterans Memorial Highway, US 89, 200 West. Expect a mix of highway and local road driving.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
The midpoint is about 36.7 miles from Richmond, UT. Look for rest areas, gas stations, or food options near the halfway mark.
At current regular gas prices, expect to spend about $11.63 one way. This estimate uses 25.4 MPG — your actual cost will vary with your vehicle's fuel efficiency and current gas prices.
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch. Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
This drive requires moderate attention. Across 73.4 miles you will encounter 11 spots where lane choice or exit timing matters. Not difficult for experienced highway drivers, but worth previewing the tricky sections before you go.
The main spots that need attention: at 41.2 miles (I 15; I 84 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Merge point - match speed before joining. Lane positioning matters here; at 61.9 miles (I 15 / Veterans Memorial Highway): Highway fork - watch signs carefully. Lane positioning matters here; at 72.4 miles: Exit ramp - move to the correct lane early. Lane positioning matters here.
The route from Richmond, UT to Layton, UT does not surface many named destination signs beyond the main corridor.
Yes. Nearby national parks include Golden Spike National Historical Park.
How this page is built
Compiled by the Trip.ovh planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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